In common with most small Norfolk villages public services are few, however the village is better served than most by one primary school (Brooke Primary), a garage and petrol station, post office, farm store & butcher, two pubs including a popular restaurant. One further convenience store is located at the warden-patrolled elderly housing development Churchill Place.

Sir Astley Paston Cooper, 1st Baronet (23 August 1768–12 February 1841), English surgeon and anatomist, who made historical contributions to otology, vascular surgery, the anatomy and pathology of the mammary glands and testicles, and the pathology and surgery of hernia.

Edward Brian (Ted) Seago RBA ARWS RWS (31 March 1910–1974) was an English artist who painted in both oils and watercolours, who lived at Brooke Lodge.